How to prune red sandalwood

When to prune rosewood

Red sandalwood bonsai is generally pruned during the peak growth period from March to May, mainly to prune away crossed, parallel or unhealthy branches. The best pruning season is spring and autumn.

How to prune the branches of red sandalwood

When the main branches of red sandalwood reach a certain height and meet our shaping needs, it is often necessary to cut the top in time, so that more branches can be cultivated and the crown can be rounder and fuller. The dense short branches should also be thinned out, which can improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plant. After the leaves fall in winter, pruning is required in time.

Rosewood pruning shape

When the branches of red sandalwood grow to a certain thickness, you can cut off a small section. When it grows the second branch, it still needs to be carefully cared for. When it grows to the appropriate thickness, cut off a small section at a time, and so on. The length of pruning and how many branches to keep during the period need to be determined according to the shape of the bonsai. The density must be appropriate to make it picturesque.

How to prune red sandalwood to make it grow faster

Red sandalwood is suitable for natural growth for a period of time during the vigorous growth period from March to May. When a certain amount of nutrients have been accumulated, it can be pruned. The strong branches and buds should be pruned away, and the weak branches and buds should be pruned less or not at all. Mature red sandalwood also needs to be pruned frequently to maintain its bonsai shape. This can maintain its original shape, and appropriate changes can also be made to improve its aesthetics.

Cuttings of red sandalwood pruning branches

Use the side branches of red sandalwood as cuttings. In the spring of each year, cut a strong and straight side branch grown that year for cuttings. The length of the cuttings is about 2.5 meters. Insert the cuttings in loose, moist and breathable nutrient soil to quickly take root.

Notes on pruning rosewood

During the growth period of red sandalwood, crossed, parallel, and wheel-shaped branches need to be pruned in time. Unsightly branches also need to be pruned, and diseased branches must be removed. Dense branches and leaves can be appropriately thinned to increase ventilation and light transmittance.